Definition

A place where baked goods, such as bread, cakes, and pastries, are made and sold.

Example

I bought a delicious chocolate cake from the bakeshop for the party.

Conversation

Have you been to that new bakeshop downtown?

Not yet, but I heard they have amazing pastries.

We should definitely check it out this weekend.

Great idea! I can't wait to try their croissants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bakeshop → It is formed from "bake" (from Old English *bacan*, meaning to cook by dry heat) and "shop" (from Old English *sceoppa*, meaning a place for trade or work). A bakeshop is a place where baking is done, specifically for selling baked goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a place where cooking by dry heat ('bake') happens for trade ('shop') — that's what a bakeshop is.

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